Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Nashik Kumbh Mela: Sadhus Request 1,000 Acres of Land
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is coming to Nashik, India in two years, and lots of religious figures called sadhus will be attending.
The sadhus need a place to stay, called Sadhugram, so they asked the local government for land.
They want 1,000 acres.
The government officials visited several places, and discussed with the sadhus.
The officials said they can offer 500 acres.
The officials are also working on making the event clean and safe.
They plan to solve the sadhus' problems quickly and include the local farmers in decisions about the land.
They are considering the infrastructure and security of the area for the event.
Sadhus and mahants are requesting 1,000 acres of land for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
The administration is currently prepared to provide 500 acres of land.
Officials are meeting with sadhus and visiting potential sites for the event.
The administration plans to involve farmers in the land acquisition process.
The Kumbh Mela is planned to be clean, environmentally friendly, and safe.
- Who
- Sadhus and the administration
- What
- Discussions regarding land allocation for the Kumbh Mela
- When
- Ongoing, with two years remaining until the Kumbh Mela
- Where
- Nashik-Trimbakeshwar, India
- Why
- To accommodate the large number of sadhus and mahants expected for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
- Event
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- Location
- Nashik-Trimbakeshwar
- Land Demand
- 1,000 acres by Sadhus
- Land Offered
- 500 acres by administration
- Key Officials
- District Collector Jalaj Sharma, Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri
- Timeframe
- Two years until the Kumbh Mela